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August 2018

The Discovery Day long weekend is a unique Yukon holiday that celebrates the day gold was discovered at Bonanza Creek near Dawson City. Long weekend festivities make Dawson City the place to be. Come see historical street theatre, displays, food, and plenty of other special events.

August 2018

Authors on Eighth celebrates the works of prominent Yukon writers such as Robert Service, Jack London, and Pierre Berton. Visit the author’s homes on a walking tour and hear stories of their lives and works. If you are a writer, enter the writing contest. Winners will be announced on the walking tour.

August 2018

Artists from the Yukon, the Northwest Territories, Alaska, and beyond come to Dawson City on the Discovery Days long weekend to share artwork, host workshops, create galleries, see concerts, and participate in film screenings. This annual artistic tradition takes place in open-air tents along the Yukon River in Dawson City, as well as other venues around town.

September 2018

What a Rush! Teams race from Skagway to Whitehorse. Relay teams of up to 10 runners race along the old Gold Rush route through coast mountains from Skagway to Whitehorse overnight. The race begins in Skagway, Alaska and finishes along the Yukon River in Whitehorse. Festivities to follow the race.

October 2018

We are holding the first annual beer festival in Whitehorse in October! We are bringing a wide selection of craft beer from all over the world to our lovely city of Whitehorse for a weekend of samples, food, and general good times this October. Check out our facebook page for future updates. For sponsorship information, email dion@yukonbeerfestival.com. If you are a brewer and would like to attend, email andrea@yukonbeerfestival.com.

December 2018

The 12 Days of Christmas Fireweed Community Market offers a festive, indoor experience for farm-gate style production and consumption of a wide selection of hand crafted, Yukon made items. From more than 80 vendors, leisurely shop for that special gift. Find unique art and crafts, specialty foods, preserves, spices, baked goods, body products, and much more. Please check the website for hours. Follow us on social media for exciting updates: Facebook Twitter Instagram For more info click here.

December 2018

The 10th annual Winterval Santa Parade will warm up Main Street, bring MAGIC to the winter and give a kick-start to the Holiday Season! PARADE Come as a group with friends, family, or colleagues! Dress to be festive, pull out your best holiday costume, make a parade float, bring lanterns or musical instruments! WATERFRONT ARTS FESTIVAL Free Art Workshops, Fire Pits and Marshmallows, Treats and Snacks, and LOTS OF SURPRISES! … Bring homemade coloured ice cubes to participate in a…

December 2018

Tour the lights with Transit! Come to the Canada Games Centre for a variety of Holiday themed activities; Free skating, photos with Santa & favorite Frozen characters, holiday stories with Family Literacy Centre, and Themed colouring station.

December 2018

Join us on December 31 at the Canada Games Centre from 4 - 6 pm for free skating, swimming and facilitated games. Come to Shipyards Park from 6 - 8 pm for bonfires, music, skating, sledding and hot chocolate with fireworks at 8 pm. All free!

Join wildlife enthusiasts in Faro, Yukon for a weekend of wildlife viewing, speakers, workshops, food, and more. In May, the Sandhill Cranes migrate through Faro on their way to Alaska, and Fannin Sheep can be spotted grazing close to town. Visit faroyukon.ca or stop by the CRIC for more details!

July 2019

An event every year that begins at 12:00am on day 1 of July, repeating until July 1, 2020

A parade down 2nd Avenue ends at noon at Shipyards Park in Whitehorse, where ceremonies and celebrations will take place throughout the afternoon. Dawson City celebrates Canada Day with a parade, a barbecue, and the annual Gold Panning Championships. Watson Lake has kid's activities, a humongous cake, horseshoes, a candy drop and so much more at Lucky Lake Park. Check in with other Yukon communities to see what special events are planned to celebrate Canada Day.